Latest Mining Operations News

BHP delivered record iron ore volumes and stable copper production of around 2 million tonnes in FY26, underpinned by disciplined cost control and a robust growth pipeline including the Ministers North project.

AIC Mines reported steady progress on its Eloise processing plant expansion and commenced ore processing at Jericho, while elevated diesel prices and unseasonal rain pushed costs above guidance in the June quarter.

Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) is advancing its Goldfields and Sandstone projects in Western Australia with full funding secured, targeting first gold production at Goldfields by mid-2027 and aiming for top 10 national producer status by 2029.

Rox Resources has delivered strong drilling results at its Youanmi Gold Mine, confirming promising underground grades and new exploration targets that could extend mine life beyond current plans.

Lunnon Metals delivered its best month yet at the Lady Herial open pit, mining over 62,000 tonnes at 1.73 g/t gold and securing a $12 million payment from Gold Fields, setting the stage for a robust finish to operations and a solid cash position for FY2027.

New Murchison Gold Limited (ASX:NMG) has amended its JORC reporting for the Cloudkicker deposit while confirming strong, shallow high-grade gold intercepts. Mining at Cloudkicker has begun, expected to add about 20,000 ounces to production over the next 12-18 months.

Centaurus Metals has gained regulatory approval to connect its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project in Brazil to the national 230kV power grid, securing 20MW of low-cost, reliable electricity that will reduce operating costs and de-risk the project ahead of a Final Investment Decision.

Belararox, soon to be Vantage Metals, has sharpened its exploration focus at Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Project with new airborne electromagnetic data revealing additional copper targets. The company has locked in a drilling contractor and plans to start drilling imminently.

Kingsgate Consolidated has successfully restarted Plant 1 at its Chatree Gold Mine at around 50% capacity using a modified circuit while fast-tracking repairs to the Ball Mill. Mining operations continue uninterrupted, supporting ongoing production at Plant 2.

Freehill Mining’s aggregates business posted a record $1.36 million in quarterly sales, up 47% from the prior quarter, driven by plant improvements and a broadening customer base. June alone saw a record $496,000 in sales, underpinning the company’s copper project ambitions.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) reports standout drill results with 1.3m at 10.9% TREO including 5.8% Y2O3, expanding its Monte Alto District rare earth footprint in Bahia, Brazil.

Core Lithium has kicked off open pit mining at Grants and underground development at BP33, backed by strong cash reserves and strategic asset divestment plans.